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Graphic with yellow background and bold text reading “Lessons from Hurricane Helene” and “From Asheville, NC,” alongside a photo taken from inside a school bus driving through a muddy, debris-covered street with damaged vehicles and buildings visible.
Disaster Response•by Amanda Rigsby, Asheville City Schools•April 30, 2026

Lessons Learned from Hurricane Helene for School Transportation

How student transportation became both a service and a signal in community recovery.

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Fleet manager reviews maintenance and performance data on dual computer monitors.
Maintenance•by Rachael Plant, Fleetio•April 27, 2026

How School Bus Fleets are Getting Ahead of Breakdowns

Don’t let bus downtime wear you down. Here’s how bus operators are shifting from manual processes to AI-powered, data-driven maintenance systems for improved reliability and safety.

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A blue, white, and black graphic with text reading "Using AI in School Transport."
Technology•by Melody Coniglio, West Geauga Local School District•April 20, 2026

From Overwhelmed to Optimized: How AI Is Transforming School Transportation Leadership

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most practical tools in today’s transportation office. Here’s how it is improving parent communication, board reporting, training development, and overall efficiency — without replacing professional judgment.

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Graphic promoting “40 Ideas for Your Next In-Service Training,” featuring photos of school transportation training activities including wheelchair securement practice, a bus safety demonstration, and maintenance inspection beside a yellow school bus, with School Bus Fleet branding.
Management•by Amanda Huggett•April 13, 2026

In-Service Planning Made Easier: Tips for Smooth Back-to-School Prep

Snag your summer prep checklist for school transportation directors, plus 40 training topic ideas to bring to your team.

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Kathy Calkins stands in a parking lot with school buses behind her and the admin of the year award logo next to her
Management•Cover Story•by Amanda Huggett•March 30, 2026

2026 Administrator of the Year: Kathy Calkins’ Transformational Leadership in Oregon

Three decades after almost walking away from the school bus, studying behavior changed everything for Kathy Calkins. Now, she oversees 181 buses and leads the 225-person team at North Clackamas with intent and purpose.

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An image of buses lines up with text reading "8 Recruitment & Retention Strategies: Solving the School Bus Driver Shortage."
Management•by Elora Haynes•March 25, 2026

Solving the School Bus Driver Shortage: 8 Recruitment & Retention Strategies That Work

Driver shortages won’t fix themselves. Here’s how districts can build a culture that drivers trust and never want to leave.

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Joshua Roberts of First Student Inc. recognized as a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, shown in a headshot with the School Bus Fleet Trailblazers award graphic.
Management•by Elora Haynes•March 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Joshua Roberts of First Student

Roberts, 35, serves as the lead IT application engineer for vehicle electrification at First Student, where he helps shape scalable, real-world EV infrastructure to support student transportation.

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Quavion Swazer of Puyallup School District recognized as a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, pictured in a headshot with the Trailblazers award graphic.
Management•by Elora Haynes•March 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Quavion Swazer of Puyallup School District

Swazer, 29, serves as director of transportation at Puyallup School District, where he champions student wellbeing and inspires the next generation of industry leaders.

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Katia Dubas of IMMI recognized as a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, shown in a headshot alongside the Trailblazers award graphic.
Management•by Elora Haynes•March 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Katia Dubas of IMMI

Dubas, 38, serves as sales manager and safety advocate at IMMI, where she advances school bus occupant protection through industry education, OEM collaboration, and proactive safety policy efforts.

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Eric Kramlick of TransPar Group recognized as a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, shown in a headshot alongside the Trailblazers award graphic.
Management•by Amanda Huggett•March 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Eric Kramlick of TransPar

Kramlick, 30, runs operations for TransPar in Hawaii, where he also showed dedication while helping Maui recover from the recent wildfires.

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